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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 868.19 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 868.19 and 353.13 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 868.19 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/868.19 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 868.19 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 306,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,583.93/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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